Bengali Information and Employment Services (BIES) is a Bangladeshi community organization founded to promote and uphold community spirit and provide information, education, communication, and employment services to the Bangladeshi community living in Canada. Founded in 2011, the organization is a not-for-profit; volunteers provide most of the work.
Aims of Bengali Information and Employment Services:
- promoting the best interests of the Bengali community generally
- developing and fostering community spirit
- establishing educational, informational, recreational, and employment programs for the benefit of the community
- promoting the establishment of adult education, arts, civic education, social services, and other community endeavors
Programs of Bengali Information and Employment Services (BIES)
Employment Support
• Resume and Cover Letter Writing
• Workshop on Job Search
• One-on-Career Counseling
• Job Development Support
• Supporting Employers in Hiring
Community Engagement
• Volunteer Opportunities for Youth, newcomers, and others
• Student Placement Opportunity
• Foster Community Development and Partnership
• Civic Participation and Engagement
Health & Recreation Program
• Basic Health Promotion Workshop
• Build Community Engagement in Mental Health Awareness
• Information on Recreational Facilities and Welcome Policy of the City of Toronto
Children Program
• Art competition
• Math Competition
• After School Program
• Settlement Assistance
Newcomers Program
• Employment Information
• Workshop for Newcomers
• Settlement Assistance
Youth Program
• Employable Skills Development
• Leadership Skills Development
• Building Self Esteem
• Settlement Assistance
Seniors Program
• Digital Literacy
• Social Activities
• Settlement Assistance
Women Program
• Employment Skills and Workshop
• Life Skills and Employment Workshops
• Support service for Women
• Leadership and Mentorship
• Settlement Services
Membership:
BIES offers four kinds of membership:
Individual Membership: $20/year
Organization Membership: $100/year
Corporate Membership: $200/year
Life Individual: $1000/year
Team
President: Md Alamgir Kabir
General Secretary: Tahsina Akhter
Executive Director: Imam Uddin
Director of Program & Services: Golam Mostafa
Treasurer: Md Nizam Uddin
Director: Jakia Shultana
Director: Mahtab Uddin
Director: Syed Fakhruddin
Director: Nilanjana Datta
Director: Aubony Fairooz